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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-11-02

The Lancet says that about three
fourths OF the weight OF the body Of
nan Is constituted by the fluids he CON
sumes, and the remaining fourth by the
amount OF solids he approprlates. 1t is
therefore no figure OF speech to say
that food makes the man. We might
even put it more iorcibly and say that
man rs his food. Ii is strictly and lit
orally that ''he who drinks beer thinks
beer" 1t cannot obviously be a
matter of Indifference what a man
eats and drinks. He Is, in fact. cboos-
ing his animal aud moral Character
when he selects his food, a reflection
which il sufficiently hard for those
whose fate compels them to live at res
taurants. The Lancet then draws a
parallel between the animals wbos-
feelings and development are affected
by the quality of the food provided and
the exercise given them, and man. the
superior animal, who is, nevertheless
very much at the mercy Of his stomach
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-11-02

An account or the herring fisheries i'll
Iceland has a great interest in view of
the fact that so large a proportion of
the chief food of European populations
is sent from them. The behring's are all
caught in the ponds and not in the open
sea. Many Norwegian ships frequent
the Icelaad wat'rs and tale up their
positions at VaiauuS stations along the
shores, which consist of mere rough
huts. These Norwegian fishing smacks
are very small in comparison with those
either or England or America, but are
considerably larger than those used by
the lcelanders themselves. The net In
which the herrings are caught Is all III
one piece, and should a shoal of her
rings prove too heavy for the boat, the
ends OF the net are anchored inshore
and the boats loaded with as many as
they can carry from within by bag nets
on the ends of long poles; those that
cannot be carried away at once remain
enclosed in the net until the next day.
when the fish are as lively as ever The
SIZE OF these herring nets varies from ~
fathoms long by D fathoms deep 10 l5J
fathoms long 10y 20 fatL oms deep. They
are only of half-inch mesh and are used
IN Norway for sprats and herrings alike.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-11-02

MIsTooK HIS VoCATIoN.-tBnl." ="
said the Kansas editor to the new re-
porter, write up that suicide that oc-
Cured Yesterday, and do 1t up in style.
How VIII you open your account of
~"
why, III say. This usually
quiet village was thrown into a fever of
excitement yesterday
You Will, ehP You'd better 90.
young man. Idon't want reporter who
speaks of city where the real estate
transfers in a week amount to $500 as a
usually quiet village"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

A few evenings ago startling Incl
dent occurred at the Burnley Victoria
assembly room in the performance of
"Human Nature" During the combat
in the last of the Soudan scenes Captain
Temples sword snapped close to the hilt
and the blade was hurled over the heads
Of those in the dress circle and dropped
in the rear. Had the weapon gone a
little lower, and come in contact with
some of the spectators. it would almost
certainly have produced death, consider
ing the terrible epeed at which it was
going. The following evening, in the
duel between Captain Temple and Paul
de Vigne, one of the swords snapped in
the center, and Mr.. w. Fl Day, the i'm
personater of the latter character, had
bis hand SO severely injured that the
duel had to be abandoned during the
succeeding nights.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
Chronic Cough, and Colds.

Chronic Coughs and Colds,
And all diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
can be cured by the use of SoorT's EMuL-
SION, as it contains the healing virtues of
Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites in their
fullest form. Is beautiful creamy Emul-
sion, palatable as milk, easily digested, and
can be taken by the most delicate. Please
read: 81 consider SCOTS Emulsion the
remedy par-excellence in Tubsrculous and
Strumous Affections, to say nothing of Or
binary colds and throat troubles."-W. B.
s. OoNNELL, M. D., Manchester, O. -
General J. A. Wilson states that @. A.
L. Lamar, whose correspondence fur
nished the materials of "A Slave traders
Letter Book" in the North American
Revie,c, was the last distinguished con-
federate killed in the civil war, as he was
also the last prominent American en-
gagged in the Infamous slave trade.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
Sydney Smith to Lucy Austin,

Lucy, Lucy, my dear child, don't
tear your frock; tearing frocks of itself
is not proof of genius. But write as
your mother writes, act as your mother
acts; be frank, loyal, affectionste, simple,
honest, and then integrity or liberation
of frock is of little import. And Lucy,
dear child, mind your arithmetic. You
know in the first sum I ever saw of
yours there was mistake. You had
carried two (ss cab is licensed to do
and you ought, dear Lucy, to have car
ried but one. Is this trife? What
would life be without arithmetic but q
scene of horrors? You are going to
Boulogne, the city Of debts, peopled by
men who have never understood arithme-
tic. By the time you return I shall
probably have received my first paraly-
tic stroke, and shall have lost all recol-
lection of you. Therefore I now give
you my parting advice: Don't marry
anybody who has not tolerable under
standing and q thou sand q year. And
God bless you, dear child"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
Ancient Cats.
London Field.


One Of the most ancient representa-.
tions of the cat is to be found in the Ne
cropolis ct Thebes, which contains the
tomb of King Hama, of the eleventh
dynasty. A statue of this king repre-
sents him standing erect, with his favor
tie cat, Boubaki, at his feet. It has been
coniectured from painting taken from
tomb at Thebes, and now in the Brit
ish museum, that the cat was taught by
the ancient Egg, ptians to retrieve. The
painting in question depicts an Egyp-
tian fowler gliding in a hst-bottomed
boat through reed bed and throwing
sticks at water fowls, apparently with
as much skill as a native Australian
throws the boomerang, while cat is
represented as LOOKING up at him with a
wild duck in her mouth, and another
bird, apparently water hen, under her
fore feet. In the absence of any explain
atory text, it looks as if the cat were
retrieving the birds knocked down by
her master; on the other hand, it is more
likely that she was merely pro6ting by
the opportunity to secure meal for her
self. Bearing in mind the cats natural
antipathy to water, it is difficult to be-
ieve that she could be induced to act
tie part of water spaniel or retriever.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
A Model Institution.

A model institution is the Bagdad
Lumber, Blind, and Sash company of
Florida. None of it's stock is for sale,
and no money can buy admission to the
company. Its stockholders are its work
men, its clerks, its managers. Each is
qualified by entering some one of the
branches of the business at the bottom
and working for regular wages until, af-
ter mastering the details, he is promoted,
and when his services are found vslua-
bic, he is allotted contain number of
shares. These shares are inalienable,
and at the death of the holder they are
sold to the highest bidder among the
other stockholders for the benfit OF the
widow and children. There are no
capitalists and no strikes. The company
now owns one million acres of finely
timbered land, employs many men, and
ships its lumber in its own schooners.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
aEss FRoM AUSTRALIA.
United states Ahead--The Famous
"Buckeye" Wine q Great
Victory

All patriotic citizens win Join with
MessrA Aultman, Miller & Co.. Of Ak
ron, Ohio. in general congratulations over
the big victory which their Light Draft
Buckeye Folding Binder gained at
Sheppsrton, Victoria Dec. IA. 1885, over
various competitors, by which the great
national gold medal was won. The fol
lowing article taken from the Melbourne
Argus of Dec. is last tells how it was
done:
The Argus says: '"The field trial reap
ers and binders in connection with the
National Show at Shepparton was held
on Tuesday, the 18th instant, on Mr..
Guthrie's farm, about two miles from
Shepparton. Owing to the pressure of
harvest work, crops in all directions
being ripe, the attendance of farmers did
not exceed kbQ but great interest was
taken in the lssvseedings. As at the late
show, the j etxss placed the Hornsby
machine first Mccormick second and the
Woods third, ne Buckeye" represent
alive disliked being left out in the cold,
and demanded field trial as provided by
the rules, the Mccormick also sharing in
buC plOsCSs, oo tAC pllLCo WCIC uClu OSCl
pending the field trial. The crop was
ripe wheat, and the land was so rough
that none of the machines could show
very low cutting, and the jolting over
the hard clods was tolerably severe on
horses, machines and drivers. Two
O. clock was the hour fixed for the
trial, but as the Buckeye" was
the only machine then ready, a
delay was caused by the Hornsby and
Mccormick experts giving their machines
a preliminary run in the adjoining block
of crop, and start was not made until a
quarter past three. The five judges gave
great attention to their duties, and were
ably seconded by the subcommittee ap-
pointed by the society and the secretary,
Mr.. Harold B. Turnkey. About two acres
were allotted to each machine, and they
finished in the following order: Buck
eye," III. 10 min.; HornSby, III. 10 min,
Mccormick, III. 26 min. The two latter
machines were drawn by three horses
each, while two lighter horses worked
the Buckeye" binder with equal ease
The decision of the judges was based on
the following scale of points:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
Pasteur's Establishment.

fasteurs establishment.
Philadelphia American.
Pasteur, it is said, intends to soon re-
tire from his scientific lsbors. His 40
tive work in experiments with his theory
of incubation has threatened him with
paralysis. Pssteur's medical establish
ment is a curiosity. In it are to be
found cowhouses, sheapfolds, fowl-walks,
rabbit hutches and dogkennels. On one
floor is laboratory, whers the vaccine
soups and preparations are made up.
Above it is q museum, where specimens
connected with the new cure are exhibit
ed. There are operating rooms and
rooms for post mortem Investigations
and dissecting purposes. Two of the
kennels are devoted to dogs in various
interesting stages of early or advanced
rabies. "Hsn cholera" is communicated
watched and cured in the fowihouse.
The cattle exhibit various stages Of
vaccination. Human beings have also
their provided quarters. A spacious wait
ing room Is set apart for patients, who
troop in daily in picturesque groups,
representing all natioEalities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
Human 'Lump-Jaw."

Chicago journal.
A prngfeld GIL physician reports
a case of lump jaw in human being,
the first ever known in the United
States. The subject is young lsdy
employed in manufacturing establish
ment, who about year ago was operat-
ed upon for tumor of the left jaw, which
was extirpated, but grew again. 1t is q
fungoid growth, and one Of the proofs
of the germ theory. The fungus ia a
mass of yeliowish pus, containing small
plaques resembling seed, mingled with
long filaments. The disease invsdes the
lungs, intestines and general system,
and if not interrupted in it's course in
variably results in death, but If taken in
its primary stage, as in the present case,
it can be cured The disease infects
cattle and other animals, and was first
discovered in human being in Berlin,
Germany, in 1883.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
Red Top.

Planter and Stockman.
/ have been somewhat interested in
the red top discussion, and as I have
hsd little experience with red top in
Illinois as well as in Missouri, will try
to give my experience briefly. In my
neighborhood, in Adams county, red tip
hay was considered of little value for
two reasons. Stock did not like it, and
it would not sell but for a little in the
Quincy market. I hauled some hay to
Quincy, and have seen considerable on
the market, and know that persons
having red top mixed in their loads had
much more trouble to sell and had to
take about one third less than those hav-
ing pure timothy. This Mr.. Stahl very
well knows, as I believe he lives in
Adams county. After reading the long
List of scientific evidences brought for
ward by Mr.. Stahl, I thought perhaps I
as well as the iverymen and teamsters
moderated red top for hay because it
had not been cut in the proper season.
This year I cut some much earlier in
order to top out stack of clover hay.
I have fed that stack of hay, and in order
to satisfy myself picked out some of
the best, and it was nice, looking as red
as rose, put it with clover and timothy
hay in my horses managers to see if they
knew the difference. They did, for the
red top was left 20 the last. 1 had not
paid much Alteration 10 red top as grass
for pasture tt this discussion COM
menced. Last summer I had enc hun
dred acres of pasture and five kinds of
grasses; led clover, blue grass, timothy,
wild bottom grass and red top,
all in the same past Ire. I have
named them in the order that the cattle
preferred them. Strange as it may seem
the cattle preferred wild grass until it
became coarse and hard, to red top.
One thing 1 must say in favor of red top,
it stood the drouth best and was green
when the other grasses were dried mp.
I am not opposed to or prejudiced
against the scientists. Am willing to be
convinced provided they convince the
cattle too. 1t might be proven by some
scientific process that rag weed and
cockelbur had great deal of nutriment
in it, but to convince stock of that fact is
where the rub comes in.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

Lawrence Journal: Father Demming
has examined his peach trees carefully
and reports there is no doubt that the
buds are safe for q big crop this year.
An old fashioned pesch crop win make
Kansas jump clear over the stars.
Admire City Free Press: The little two
year old daughter Of Mr.. n. D. Powell
Knocked over on herself boiler Of scald-
ing water, from the effect Of which abe
died.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

E1- Mayor Latrobe, Baltimore, Md,
says the best cough medicine is Red
Star Cough Cure. DR.. Samuel K. Cox,
D. D., of Washington, D. O., after care
full analysis, pronounced it purely vege-
table, and most excellent for throat
troubles. Price, twenty five cents a bot
tie.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
Vote d to Abolish tho Decaloeue.

Voted to Abolish the Decalogue.
There is one good story in the Hay
ward Letters, " and the hero Of it is the
late Mr.. James Merry. The incident
took place during the contest for the
Fslkirk burghs In 1861:
Questioner at public meeting will
Mr.. Merry vote for an alteration of the
decaloguei
Merry (aside to friend What the
Is th8tf
: Friend-Flogging in the army.
Mery-I beg to say, Il eleCted, I VIII
vote, and, indeed, I win move, for its To-
tai and immediate abolition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

A. Z. Cutting has turned up in New Or
lesns wanting work. he he's postponea
notwithstanding northern MEXICO indeh-
nitely.
Jehu Baker, the Illinois congressman
cleo, has been for some time in Washing
ton, hnt moves about IN such Q mysterious
manner ~ to cause comment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

The judges (Messrs. A. Kinkaid, a.
Wilkinson, j. Grieve, j. M'Intyre and J.
NJ Guinness) thus awarded the Buckeye"
the first prize, with the maximum number
of points; Hornsby second, with 43, and
Mccormick third, with 81, adding that the
work performed was the best they had
ever seen. and their decision was cheered
by the farmers present.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

Colonel John s. Mosby, Of guerrilla
fame, is the proud poesessor Of what he
considers is the last letter ever written
by General Grant. It was dictated the
day before General Grant died, and was
addressed to Governor Stanford, asking
his influence to secure Colonel Mosby q
position in California which would help
him to enter on the practice of law.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

ga lucky man is rarer than white crow"
says Juvs al, and we think he knew. How
ever, we have heard Of thousands of lucky
ones and we propose to let their secret out.
They were people broken down in health,
suffering with liver, blood and skin diseases,
scrofula, dropsy, and consumption, and
we're lucky enough to use DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" the sovereign
blood purifier, tonic and Alternative of the
eye.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

Decline of man or woman, pre-
maturely induced by excuses or bad prac-
tices, speedily and radically cured. Book
(illustrated), 10 cents in stamps. Consulta-
ton free. Worlds Dispensary Medical As
ISOLATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

Send 10 cents 70 the PRIcKLY AsH BrxxxRs
Co, 81 Lou 3. Mo-, and get COY Of ''Tm
HoRsl TRAun.n
A complete system, teaching how to break
and train horses in mild and gentle way,
requiring no elaborate apparatus, nothing
moro than can be found in any stable in the
country-a rope and strap. Every enc
handling horses should have copy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

The late Isaac Church, who died on
Block Island recently, age 101 years,
was the last ll-blooded deecendent Of
the aborigines of that island.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

can be made in postal card, if it is used to
send your address to Hallett d Co., Port
land, Maine, who can furnish you work that
You can do and live at home, wherever you
are located; few there are who cannot earn
S Eve $S per day, and some have made over
free. Either sex; all ages. All particulars
free.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

1t was at the Liverpool docks. A
party OF American tourists were about
to take the steamer for home. As they
stalked along the gangway to the tend
er's deck one of the three paused in the
center, and stretching out his hands,
dramatically, addressed the surrounding
scenery:
"If there is" he hoarsely exclaimed,
tone Britisher on this COMPOUNDED island
that haven't given shilling to, let
him come forward and get it. It's his
last chancer'
Then he stalked on board with an air
of great relief.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

The first steel pen was made in 1890.
nyou do not Get Proper Strength
From you food, use CARTKR's LITTLE NERVE
Pills.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

Carter's Little LIVER Pills are
Exceedingly small and sugar-coated. One
is dose.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

Do You Want . Grtst Miu9
You can get it, steam or water; roller,
stone or combined: from 40 to 600 barrels
per day; at fair price or on a vhackino
trad by addressing II. O. CoRw1N, FIGURING
Mill Agent, 14415 Fifth Street east, Zone
block east of P. o., Topeka, Kan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
A Lucky Man.

Kerosene was first used for lighting
purposes in 1926.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

Never "bull-doze" man, but if you meet
a human being suffering with a bad cough
you may "buli- dose" him to advantage With
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

Society latest conundrum: What has
become Of the professional besutiesf
The divorce court record might furnish
the answer on consolidation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
Do You Want = Grist n1iu9

Locomotives were first used in this
country in 1893.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

The first daily newspaper appeared In
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
WORTH KNOWING.

The worst Scald or Burn can be cured with.
out q scar If Coles Carbolisalye is prompt.
" used 1t instantly stops the pain. Sold BY
DRUGGISTS at Is and 50 cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

A Husbands Greatest Blessing
is strong, healthy, vigorous wife, with q
clear, handsome complexion. These can all
be acquired by using Dr.. HartePs vrnp
Tonic.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
A BONANZA Mfuo

The fret copper cent was coined in New
Haven in 1857.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

months treatment for 500. Piso's Remed,
for Catarrh. Sold by druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

The custom of throwing shoe after tho
newly welded is 60 old that its origin il lost
IN the myths Of antiquity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
A Profitable Investment

The first watches were made at Nuen-
burg in lat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

The first telescope was used in England
in 1908.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

Geo. w. Earhart, Cdptoia Of Police, Balti-
more, Nd, said-"T have used Salvation
Oil and found il most excellent remedy.
Il has my hearty recommendation"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

1000 81 WASHING MACHINES FREE
TO introduce them. If you want one send
at once to Monarch Laundry Works, 50 War
rem st., N. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

A Bonanza Mino
of health is to be found in DR.. r. V. Pierce's
''Fayorite Prescription" to the merits of
which as remedy for female weakness and
kind ed affections thousands testify.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26
Diseriminat,ne Against WIDOW.

OscfAmAnetinS A84Anss "
New York Sun.
'Who is your husband, msdsmsr ask
ed real estate agent in Brooklyn OF .
woman who sought to hire fiat at him
81 haven't any," she answered, sadly.
She was widow who maintained herself
and her young children by sewing.
"Who viii be responsible for your
rentr'
81 am responsible for it," she said,
and, by permission, gave the name OF
the husband OF one of her customers az
reference.
Sunless the gentleman you name will
be responsible for the rent" said the
agent, II can't let you have the fat
Our rules won't permit it. I'm sorry.
II your husband was the most worthless
man in the world and you were support
ing him, he would still be legally re-
sponsible, and you would have no trou-
BILE, but no agent in this city will let a
fat unless some man goes security"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

The first horse railroad was built II
1861.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

The first steel plate was discovered in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

A CoUGH, Cold, Oh SORE THROAT should
not be neglected. BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs are simple remedy and give
prompt relief. % cts. box.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

ND one knows better than those who have
5ed Carter's Little Liver Pills what relief
.hey have given when taken for dyspepsia,
dizziness, pain in the side, constipation, dis.
ordered stomach, DC. Try them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-03-26

1869 "